General Knowledge and Current Affairs
What you must know
This section tests geography (capitals, rivers, mountains), history (Serbian and world milestones, dates), civics (institutions, constitution basics), science trivia, culture, sport, and recent events. Breadth matters more than depth, so build a mental map of major facts and a habit of following reliable news.
Traps that appear
- Similar names: capitals versus largest cities, or countries with similar-sounding names.
- Date confusion: the year of an event versus the year it ended.
- Outdated facts: leadership and records change; verify recent items.
- Absolute wording: options containing “always” or “never” are often wrong.
Worked example
If asked which river flows through Belgrade, recall the Sava and the Danube meet there. The Danube is the longer international river; the Sava joins it at the city. Matching a place to a distinctive landmark is a reliable memory hook.
Rule of thumb
Use elimination first: discard options you know are wrong, then reason between the rest. For current affairs, review the past six to twelve months from reputable sources rather than memorising isolated headlines.